HUGE GIVEAWAY! Win A Bulletproof Vest – Update

Congratulations to Dan who will be receiving his prize as soon as I can get this in the mail. Look for more contests and giveaways in the near future and thank you all for participating.

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I am so excited to have our first giveaway at the Prepper Journal because this is something I have been wanting to do for a long time. We wanted our first contest to be a little more special than a $25 gift card (not that there is anything wrong with that) so I tried to think of items that the average prepper might have a little harder time pulling the trigger on purchasing. This gets into territory that is more than the cost of a bag of wheat, some extra batteries or the coolest new knife out there.

We were lucky enough to partner with EnGarde to offer something that every Prepper worth his salt either wants, has or wishes they could get their hands on and that is a bulletproof vest. Technically, the T.R.U.S.T plate carrier is more than a vest, it is a tactical garment that can also save your life. Complete with MOLLE webbing and 2 Level IIIA soft armor panels give you protection from small arms fire up to and including 9mm rounds. Now the lucky winner will have a gear solution to hang all of their go-to-war items on like ammo pouches while giving them the safety of level IIIA protection should things get to the point where you need some extra protection.

I want to learn more about surviving the first two months after an event that would result in a “wrol” situation. This would be handy information if presented from the perspective of a family that lives in a larger city but is faced with the decisions of when to leave, how to do so, and where to go.

Talk about a large question but with many unknown variables, but you did ask!

Debra Lucas

I would like to learn how to identify useful plants.

Dan

I’d like to know about affordable every day steps I can do to prep.

Fin

I would like to learn more about long term food gathering and storage, when your original food supply, herbs and seasonings run out.

Roxanne Orman Luckman

i would love more about medicine that can help you during the winter that you can get naturally, and how to stock for the winter and finding things during that time.

Ed

I would like to learn more about the bugging in and what preps to you home should be made.

Tony Sullivan

I’m interested in post-event technology. I’m sure everyone has heard about using a metal trash can as a Faraday cage to protect electronics against EMP. Are people storing away old laptops arduinos and handheld radios? If things go sideways and a town needs to re-establish order and services it would great to have even a few old computers to use. They can be very beneficial for keeping track of personnel files, supply levels, gardens and crops, security patrols, etc.

John LeFave

just found this site and love all the info learning a lot so far

prepperjournal

So glad you found us John!!

CJack

I am interested in learning more about forming functional societal groups in post-event scenarios, and what I can do now to help prepare others who are less concerned for the future.

DeAnna Johnson

I’d like a road map please??? I need detailed lists and plans. I can read a map lol but am feeling overwhelmed. what if i missed something important???

Personal Defense or how to rally a small neighborhood without sounding totally nuts.

“C”

Learning, to stay balanced is an absolute, I don’t hear enough about force multiplier’s on the natural level, just hhigh tech such as nv, some of the older vet’s talk alot about booby traps but one cannot get much more out of them except they hurt, foot fall’s, tanglefoot and such of which I have no clue to what they are,,,,, so I’d like to hear more about force multipliers, on the cheap, using stuff around the house or barn or naturely natural,,,,,,

Doug

Best trade goods to acquire.
Doug

Alabama Rabbit

what a great opportunity!
I, too, would love to learn more about community and how to start a neighborhood group…

FleurdeLiz

I think one thing that gets overlooked often is Bug Spray! Living here in Hurricane Country, our Hurricane Closet is well stocked with Insect Repellant and sunscreen for sure.

James Chester Anders

Survival skills are what I need to bone up on.

Jonathon

Simple/natural medicines

Ashley Watts

Would like to know more about battery options for solar panels as they are quite expensive (we build our own)

Matt Torok

food preparness

Adam

I’d like to learn more about skills to practice while time and finances permit. Having a good stockpile of resources is great initially, but without long-term skills, thriving or even surviving in the long-term is not very feasible.

Id love to know whats out there strictly for women and survival skills!

Thomas E. Ticknor

I would like to learn more about food storage and food safety

Caleb

I second Kris’ comment and would like your thoughts on group leadership in the face of disaster.

poisonsix9

I would like to learn more about food storage.

Aware

I’d like to learn more about how to protect my children ages 3, 5, 12. I just found this site and it has alot of great information.. I just started watching The Doomsday Preppers, OMG, I’m very interested on getting my family prepared ASAP…

Brad

I need dis!~

Rebecca

I want to learn more about living off of the land!

Debra Miller

I would like to learn more about incorporating storage foods into our regular diet as we rotate stocks.

Holly W

I would like to learn more about survival skills post shft.

Debra Miller

I want to learn more about water storage.

tcalex

i want info on staying in a dbl wide MOBILE HOME when SHTF. is there a way to defend it or improve my defenses, which i seem to have none now. and how could i build a bunker under the doublewide. any help would be appreciated. thank you
what are our chances of making it, if we stay in our doublewide. it is on 10 acres in the edge of town. how do we make it more secure and defense it up. how difficult would it be to dig a bunker or shelter under the doublewide that is on cinderblocks at the moment. tyvm

Guest

what are our chances of making it, if we stay in our doublewide. it is on 10 acres in the edge of town. how do we make it more secure and defense it up. tyvm

Trench123

I want to learn about how like minded people prepare.

maloosha

I too would love to find like minded people to band together in tough times. Im in the country so I have no neighborhood, but there are definate benefits to being in the country.

Amanda

I need to learn more about edible plant & fungi identification.

John

Go bags and food storage.

guest

I need more guns!

Kalen

I’d like to learn more about EDC gear that is the best bang for the buck.

Cristi Conway-Mcduffie

I would like to know more about the medical side of prepping

amadna marie

more personal defence modes

Rakkasan

I’d like to see an article on “home made” MREs using a vaccum sealer. I’ve done this, but, would love to see thoughts from others.

Len DiVenere

I’d like to learn more about bug-out tips for older folks with limited long range mobility.

Jack Hinds

Just starting, trying to absorb as much as possible.

Carol Roberts

id like to learn is when things run out like basic food what would u use thats growing in the wild beside’s berrys u know

Metaleagle

I would like to learn more on communications

Constable Tom Dallas

i need to learn more about alternate power sources such as wind generation and solar panels…

jeff

First aid And safety

joe

Need a refresher in first aid.

Vicky

I would like to learn about alternative energy.

chatrbee2

S/O would be all excited to find this under the christmas tree.

Scott

Making hydro electric power

Nigel

I’d like to know about CBR measures and what types of masks are good and which are phonies. also i would like to find out more about classes or instructors on prepping and survival preferably state by state or even zip code if possible.

Alison

Water storage – that’s the one area we really don’t have much going in yet.

John

I would like to see more about using car parts for make shift generators

Bradley

i’d like to learn more survival tips / medical tips

Susan

I’d like to know more about transportation plans/preparations immediately following SHTF.

Hi, Pat. How does this vest compare with the one you demonstrated earlier as far as protection and price point comparison?
Thanks, Larry

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Larry,

The vest and soft armor panels are both from the same company, EnGarde. What I demonstrated was the Level IV plate but that is not included in the contest. The contest is giving away the T.R.U.S.T plate carrier (what you wear) and the Level IIA soft armor panels. The level IIIa panels offer balistic protection up to 9mm rounds. What I tested was the next level up so these don’t offer the same protection as the level IV plates, but it is a good option for 9mm and below. You also have the molle webbing to hang additional gear off of.

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